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RELEASE No. 20091204-01
December 4, 2009

TF Marne Soldiers aid 7 Iraqis after store explosion

Multi-National Corps – Iraq

CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, Iraq – Four Iraqi police and an Iraqi civilian were killed, and 21 Iraqi people were injured after an explosion in a Tikrit store, today.

The Iraqi Joint Coordination Center reported the explosion to nearby U.S. forces and requested medical support and assistance with security on the scene. 

In response, two 25th Combat Aviation Brigade OH-58D Kiowa helicopters were dispatched to provide overwatch security during casualty evacuation.

Fourth Brigade, 1st Infantry Division Soldiers, from nearby COB Speicher, responded to the scene to provide additional security and immediate medical assistance to the Iraqi people.

Injured Iraqis were evacuated to Tikrit Hospital, COB Speicher and Joint Base Balad for treatment. The condition of the injured is unknown at this time.

“We regret this tragic loss of life and are standing by to assist the Iraqi Security Forces as they investigate this attack,” said Colonel Thomas James, Chief of Staff, Multi-National Division-North. 
Iraqi Security Forces have taken the lead in the investigation.

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